Someone rightly said Happiness is a state of mind.
It took so many experiences and many years to understand the depth of this statement. That’s when I realized that loving myself is the only emotion that can make me happy and the best thing I can give myself. When I love myself, I don’t let anyone hurt me. I choose people who make me happy and don’t attract the cry baby types. I can think clearly even if situations around me are pathetic. I do not let anyone spoil my day, as I wouldn't bother about what they say. All because I choose to love myself.
Now isn’t that wonderful… we are so simple to deal with yet we make ourselves so complicated and mess our existence.
Yes to love your ownself you require discipline and a deep desire to be positive, no matter what life dishes out at you. When I say discipline I mean a conscious effort in every little thing that's done. To eat right and not stuff yourself, as though there is going to be a famine soon. Being with people who make you feel good and who definitely have a great sense of humour. Relaxing the mind by spending some time with your own self, helps immensely, it helps to resolve mental clutter and see things in the right perspective.
The benefits of loving yourself are endless. It’s a wonderful feeling which can only be experienced. Everything looks beautiful, situations get simplified, you have a bounce in your walk, a song in your mind and a smile on your lips…it's a high of a different kind...you feel as light as a butterfly soaring up the sky...
Have you ever done what your soul desires…
Have you stopped to hear what your body is telling you…
Have you ever hugged yourself tightly…
Have you looked into the mirror and told yourself, what an amazing masterpiece you are…
Have you felt your heart flutter at the thought of a loved one…
Have you ever realised how gifted you are…
Have you ever stopped to think there is no one like you except you, yourself…and smiled..
Stop and think for a moment…Have you loved yourself today…
